May 11, 2009

Head to Texas State Parks for Free Fishing

AUSTIN, Texas — Parents looking to save a few dollars by vacationing closer to home this summer might consider taking their youngsters to a nearby Texas state park, where they can try their luck at hooking a fish or two without worrying about needing a fishing license to do so. And, if you’re looking for how-to instruction and structured activities for your young angler, or simply want to brush up on your own fishing skills, more than a dozen state parks this summer are hosting special family fishing events.

Temporada Mortal de 2008 Resulta en Más Eventos Comunitarios de la Seguridad en Bote

AUSTIN, Texas — 61 personas murieron En 2008 recreando en bote en las aguas de Texas.  Ésta fue la cifra más alta de más que una década, igualando la temporada trágica de 2002.  Sin embargo, aún más alarmante es que en 2002 se registraban más que 620,000 vehículos acuáticos en el estado.  Seis años después, no hay más que alrededor de 591,000 botes registrados.

May 8, 2009

Big Bend Ranch State Park Fiesta Rescheduled For Nov. 14

AUSTIN, Texas — A public Fiesta to showcase visitor opportunities at Big Bend Ranch State Park in far West Texas has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14. The Fiesta had been set for May 3, but was postponed because of public health concerns about swine flu.

May 7, 2009

East Texan Named to Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

ATHENS, Texas — Paul Hinton of Hemphill has been selected as the 2009 inductee into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.

Deadly 2008 Boating Season Prompts Expanded Public Outreach

AUSTIN, Texas — In 2008, 61 boaters died on Texas waters. It was the highest number in more than a decade, tying the tragic 2002 boating season. Even more alarming, in 2002 there were more than 620,000 registered vessels in the state; six years later that number had fallen to just slightly more than 591,000.

May 6, 2009

Melinchuk Named TPWD Deputy Executive Director for Natural Resources

AUSTIN, Texas — Ross Melinchuk has been selected to lead the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s natural resource divisions as Deputy Executive Director for Natural Resources. Melinchuk has more than three decades of experience in the field, most recently as Director of Public Policy for Ducks Unlimited (DU), where he was responsible for providing strategic direction for public policy and state grant activities for a 15 state region, including Texas.

May 1, 2009

Texas State-Fish Art Contest Announces Winners

ATHENS, Texas — The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has announced the winners in the 2009 State-Fish Art Contest.

ShareLunker Program Wraps Up for the Season

ATHENS, Texas — When it comes to bass fishing, some people want quantity, and others want quality.

April 30, 2009

Big Bend Ranch Fiesta cancelled due to swine flu concerns

PRESIDIO, Texas — Because of public health concerns about swine flu, all organized tours and activities connected with the Fiesta at Big Bend Ranch State Park have been cancelled. The free barbeque lunch set for Saturday, May 2 and all tours and activities set for Friday-Sunday, May 1-3 have been cancelled. However, the park remains open to the visiting public, with free admission and overnight camping Friday-Sunday.

Downtown Austin Paddling Trail to be Launched May 6

AUSTIN, Texas — One of the jewels of Austin’s urban green space is about to get brighter. Lady Bird Lake will be officially recognized as the 18th Texas Paddling Trail in a ceremony Wednesday, May 6, at the Texas Rowing Center adjacent to Austin High School.